4-Stan Family Tour

Tour itinerary: Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Tajikistan

Season: March – October

Days: 15 | Nights: 15

4 STAN Family tour is a 15-day journey to discover magnificent architercure of the Silk Road cities. rich culture, delicious cuisine and traditions of Central Asia taking time to enjoy nature sightseeing at relaxed pace that will be optimal for family vacations with little kids and elderly people.

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Day 1

Almaty

Flight to Almaty.

Morning arrival in Almaty International Airport (ETA 03:00).

Migration formalities usually take 30 min to 60 min: passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the driver with a sign “ANUR TOUR”.

Transfer to the hotel. Arrival in the hotel. Extra night.

Resting time after the flight.

Breakfast at the hotel.

11:00 Sightseeing around Almaty includes visiting:

- Panfilov Park. The name of the Panfilov Park comes after the heroes of Panfilov. There is a big monument in commemoration of the heroic actions made by 28 Almaty Soldiers who died in 1941 near Moscow.

- Zenkov Cathedral. Zenkov Wooden constructed Cathedral is one of the eight unique wooden buildings in the world. It is one of the few buildings to survive the 1911 earthquake, despite the fact it is built entirely of wood and constructed without nails;

- National Musical Instruments Museum. In the Museum of Musical Instruments, one can find various national musical instruments.

- Medeu, the World's largest speed skating rink known as Medeo. At the end of the gorge there is a ski resort Shymbulak, situated at an altitude of 2.200 m above sea level. It is one of Central Asia's top skiing spots where one can take a cable car funicular to Shymbulak Ski resort.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Almaty – Charyn – Almaty

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Charyn Canyon. Sightseeing in the "Valley of Castles".

Charyn Canyon is a natural complex, unique in its kind not only in Kazakhstan but also worldwide. It was formed during Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America, although inferior to it in size. The height of the steep slopes of the canyon is up to 150-300 meters. Extraordinary dissection of the terrain is striking: the numerous ravines form a dense, chaotic network. Wind and water have created the beautiful "Valley of Castles", where you are always surrounded by the fancy towers composed of sedimentary rocks. The length of the valley - more than 2 km, width - 20-80 meters. For millions of years the nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting magnificent castles carefully and slowly.

Transfer to Almaty.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Almaty – Bishkek

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Bishkek by car (250 km ~ 5 hrs) passing land border Korday. Border crossing usually takes 30 min~1h. Please note: while passing the border one needs to be ready to handle all the luggage across the border by him/herself.

Continue to Bishkek.

Arrival at the hotel, check-in. Short time to rest.

In the afternoon start Bishkek walking tour visiting:

- Oak Park - city center. It is known also as Dubovy Park - today it is one of the favorite places among tourists in Bishkek.

- Ala-Too Square is the central square in Bishkek. It serves as a place for state events and celebrations. Philharmonic hall – situated at the top of Rose Alley.

- Statue of Manas (Manas is a legendary Kyrgyz hero and the classic centerpiece of Kyrgyz literature).

- Victory Square where one can see the Victory monument, a memorial was completed in 1984. Usually, the main festival events are held in Bishkek at the eternal flame, on Victory Square with the guard of honor, forces of Kyrgyz garrison and a military band.

- State History Museum is a perfect display of the Kyrgyz people and the history of the country of Kyrgyzstan.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Bishkek – Issyk Kul

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Bishkek with nature sightseeing en-route:

- Burana Tower was the vertical dominant of the ancient city Balasagun, the north capital of the Turkic lingual state of the Karakhanids and the small nearby museum with its collection of ancient bal-bals, carved stone figures used as monuments.

- Skazka (Fairy tale) Canyon and enjoy an easy hike among the impressive red rocks;

- Issyk-Kyl lake is one of the most wonderful lakes in the world, located in the north-eastern part of the Kyrgyz Republic. Issyk Kul is translated as “Hot Lake” and is considered as one of "the pearls of Central Asia". Due to the salty water, Lake Issyk Kul has curative qualities.

Arrival in yurt camp, where Kyrgyz people still live in traditional simplicity in unity with nature. Enjoy your stay in and real experience of nomadic life in the yurt camp.

Dinner and overnight in national yurt.

Day 5

Issyk Kul – Bishkek

Breakfast at the yurt camp.

Morning at leisure for photo-taking ( in summer, it is possible to enjoy swimming in Issyk Kul lake).

Transfer to Bishkek with sightseeing en-route.

- Eagle show in Bokonbayevo (traditional eagle hunting).

Afternoon arrival in Bishkek.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Bishkek – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Start Bishkek countryside sightseeing tour visiting:

- Ala Archa National Park (40 km from Bishkek one way);

16:40 Transfer to the airport.

18:40 Evening flight to Tashkent by HY 780 (1,5 hrs).

19:00 Arrival in Tashkent International Airport.

Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal, the driver meets with a sign “ANUR TOUR”.

Transfer to the hotel. Arrival in the hotel. Check-in.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Tashkent – Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5 hrs) visiting:

- Amir Temur Square founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square was renamed in 1994 after Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.

- Theatre Square with the Opera House: State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built in 1947 is one of the best opera theatres of the world that performs both classical and national repertoires.

- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan. There are fountains, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers of World War, arch "Good and noble aspiration" crowned with birds of happiness and prosperity, road "Ok Yul" leading to Independence Monument and a monument to Happy Mother symbolizing the hope for a great future.

- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;

- Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors all over the world.

18:00 Transfer to the railway station.

18:50 Departure for Samarkand by speed train "Afrosiab"/"Sharq".

20:58 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Samarkand – Seven Lakes – Penjikent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to border Jartepa. Border crossing (it usually takes 30 min- 1 hr).

Meet the guide and driver at Tajikistan part of the border.

Start an excursion to Marguzor lakes in Fann Mountains.

- Transfer to Marguzor, the famous seven lakes - seven wonderful water mirrors full of mountain riverside drops. Each lake looks different whenever the sun changes its position. Colors may vary from deep blue to indie color ripple. Most of them are cold to swim even in summer. These lakes belong to Fann Mountains system.

On the western edge of the Fan Mountains in the valley of the river Shing there are seven lakes, six of them are dammed origin, besides the lake Hazorchashma. Lakes are called Marguzor, but each lake has its own name: Nezhigon (other references Mizhgon), Soybean, Gushor, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor, Hazorchashma. The difference in level between the upper and lower lake is 692 meters. Easy hike at the lakes.

Lunch at the guesthouse.

Transfer to Penjikent. Check-in the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9

Penjikent – Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Start sightseeing tour in Penjikent visiting:

- Ancient Penjikent - the ruins of the old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. The ruins were once a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples, the foundation of the houses.

- The Sarazm Important Bird Area (UNESCO World Heritage) lies downstream of the city on the tugay-vegetated floodplain of the river;

- Museum of Rudaki (Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu-Abdallah Rudaki,

considered as the forefather of Persian Poetry with a hall devoted to the Rudaki, well-preserved frescoes of ancient Sarazm.

Afternoon border crossing BP Jartepa to Uzbekistan (takes about 30 min-1 hr), meet the driver at Uzbekistan side of the border.

Transfer to Samarkand.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight.

Day 10

Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide. Start sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hrs):

– Gur Emir Mausoleum – burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants decorated with gold ornaments, considered as one of the world significant places;

– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.

– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in 15th Century.

– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11

Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide. Start sightseeing program in Samarkand visiting (5-6 hrs):

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of Abbas ibn-Kussam;

– Ulugbek’s Observatory – the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer;

– Mausoleum of Hoji Doniyor also known as Saint Daniel.

– Paper factory "Meros” in Konigil village that produces unique paper that can be preserved for more than and is used in craftworks.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12

Samarkand – Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:30 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.

10:32 Departure for Bukhara by speed train Afrosiab or Sharq.

12:15 Arrival in Bukhara.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel to drop off the bags. Standard hotel check-in 14:00.

Meet the guide in the lobby. Start afternoon WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara ( 4 hr):

- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);

- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;

- Abdullakhan’s Tim with handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;

- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);

- There are three trading domes or so-called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;

- Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;

- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13

Bukhara – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Continue sightseeing program in Bukhara visiting:

- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.

- Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early medieval architecture.

- Sitora-I – Mohi Khosa – last Emir summer residence visit by request.

18: 50 Transfer to Bukhara Airport.

20:25 Evening flight to Tashkent by US - 802.

21:45 Arrival in Tashkent.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14

Tashkent – Chimgan – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet with our driver in the lobby and start the journey.

Transfer to Chimgan Mountains area, 120 km from Tashkent, en-route enjoying the picturesque views of beautiful mountains and the life of local people. Chimgan Mounts offer many seasonal outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering.

- Amirsoy cable way ( please note the entrance fees in Amirsoy and to cable way are not included, the visitors can buy the entrance tickets/ cable way ride tickets or ski passes in the ticket offices of Amirsoy)

- take a photo stop with panoramic view to Charvak Lake enjoying fresh air beautiful nature and stunning scenery of Chimgan Mountains.

- Petroglyphs. Not far from the Ugam River, during archaeological excavations, stone tools and traces of ancient hearths were discovered, on one of the rocks you can see ancient rock paintings.

It's possible to have a lunch in mountain restaurants in the place named "Bochka" by local people.

After lunch, transfer back to Tashkent. The total journey is 200 km one-way long.

Arrival in Tashkent (ETA by 17:00). Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15

Tashkent

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.

Morning departure flight from Tashkent

Tour Price (PER PERSON):

Person in group	Standart	Comfort hotels
1	$5415	$5945
2-3	$3395	$3715
4-5	$2750	$3055
6-12	$2565	$2850
Single supplement	$445	$685

Book it!

- Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms;

- Accommodation based on 2- 6 pax shared yurts in Beltam;

- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class/SUV transport as per road conditions including transfers to-from train stations /borders;

- Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan: local English speaking guide/s (D 1 – D 6); Uzbekistan: English-speaking local guides (6 standard excursions); Tajikistan: English-speaking escorting guide (D 8– D 9);

- Meals: breakfast at hotels; lunch in a guesthouse in 7 lakes trip ( traditional meals, fixed menu, alcohol excluding), home-made breakfast and dinner in Beltam yurt camp (camp-style fixed menu, alcohol excluding);

- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums as per program;

- Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand, Samarkand – Bukhara by speed train "Afrosiab"/ "Sharq" (economy class);

- Internal flight Bukhara – Tashkent (economy class);

- Touristic tax.

- International flights to Almaty, flight Bishkek – Tashkent, return flight from Tashkent;

- Kazakhstan e/visa, Kyrgyzstan e/visa, E-visa to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan e-visa (if required);

- Photo/video fees (professional camera);

- Transport and guide service for free days and free time after the standard city tours; transport for walking tour in Bukhara, guides for guideless trips;

- Entrance fees in Amirsoy complex;

- Meals: lunches and dinners except those specified under “Price Included”;

- Personal/travel insurance; portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Price Included”.

The tour is published on January 08, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.

All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.

- Any changes in the basic itinerary and service content may cause the change of the tour prices.

- If the hotels, noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates or in case of late / last-minute booking, the tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service as per room availability.

- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.

- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;

- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;

- Please note yurt camps, guesthouses, and homestays offer homemade/camp-style traditional meals; there are quite basic toilet and shower conditions.

- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;

- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;

- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;

- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).

ACCOMMODATION

CITY	STANDARD	COMFORT
ALMATY	Voyage Hotel or similar	Renion Park/ Kazhol Park
BISHKEK	Soluxe/ Bugu	Golden Dragon / Smart hotel
ISSYK KUL	Beltam yurt camp
TASHKENT	Milan/ Marwa/ Gabrielle	Inspira-S / Ichan Qala / Ateca / Mirzo Boutique
SAMARKAND	Shaxzoda Elite/ Shahdil/ Zilol Baxt	East Star/ Kosh Hovuz/ Dilimah
PENJIKENT	Panjakent Plaza
BUKHARA	An-Nur/ Malika Bukhara/ Devon Begi / Devon/ Safiya
Or other hotels of the same category